Ranger Award Elective Requirements

Winter Sports

Be familiar with cold weather-related injuries and how to avoid and
treat them.

Know and explain the safety and ethics codes for your chosen winter sport
(alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, or ice
skating). Example: Skier's Responsibility Code found in the National Ski
Areas Association Classroom Guide for skier education, published by the
National Ski Patrol, or the Tread Lightly! Guide to Responsible
Snowmobiling, published by Tread Lightly!, Inc.

Design a 30-day physical fitness and stretching program that will
prepare you for your chosen winter sport, including exercising and
stretching for at least 30 minutes three times a week for 30 days.

Choose one of the following winter sports and complete the
requirements for that sport.

Alpine Skiing

During a winter season, participate in at least six recreational ski
sessions totaling 40 hours.

On one of your ski trips, demonstrate to the adult ski counselor
approved by your Advisor that you are proficient in this sport, skiing
various types of ski terrain, including moguls.

Give instruction and assistance to a group of beginner skiers. Teach
them basic turns and stops.

Make a tabletop display or presentation for your crew, another crew,
a Cub or Boy Scout group, or another youth group on alpine skiing.

Nordic Skiing

During a winter season, participate in at least six recreational ski
sessions totaling 40 hours.

On one of your ski trips, demonstrate to the adult ski counselor
approved by your Advisor that you are proficient in this sport, skiing
all types of ski terrain, and that you can use a map and compass while
skiing.

Give instruction and assistance to a group of beginner Nordic skiers.

Make a tabletop display or presentation for your crew, another crew,
a Cub or Boy Scout group, or another youth group on Nordic skiing.

Snowboarding

During a winter season, participate in at least six recreational
snowboarding sessions totaling 40 hours.

On one of your ski trips, demonstrate to the adult snowboarding
counselor approved by your Advisor that you are proficient in this
sport, snowboarding all types of ski terrain, including jumps and other
boarding maneuvers.

Give instruction and assistance to a group of beginner snowboarders.

Make a tabletop display or presentation for your crew, another crew,
a Cub or Boy Scout group, or another youth group on snowboarding.

Snowmobiling

During a winter season, participate in at least six recreational
snowmobiling sessions totaling 40 hours.

On one of your ski trips, demonstrate to the adult snowmobiling
counselor approved by your Advisor that you are proficient in this
sport, snowmobiling all types of terrain, and that you can navigate
using maps and compass to plan and carry out a trip.

Give instruction and assistance to a group of beginner snowmobilers.

Make a tabletop display or presentation for your crew, another crew,
a Cub or Boy Scout group, or another youth group on snowmobiling.

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